Houston's core growth plateaus while its suburbs, like Fulshear, see soaring population increases, driven by factors such as affordability and community attraction.

Deshaun Watson denies new sexual assault allegations, while attorney Rusty Hardin and plaintiff lawyer Tony Buzbee state their positions. No NFL action was taken pending review.

A church group protested a 90-foot Hanuman statue in Texas, prompting the temple to consider security measures.

Houston expects temperatures up to 88°F with potential for severe thunderstorms around Texas, per the National Weather Service. The city will experience sunny days, with a heat index urging caution for outdoor activities.

A domestic dispute in Channelview, Harris County, led to a shooting where one man died and another was injured; it was initially misreported as a drive-by.

Skeletal remains were found in a Missouri City search for missing mother Karen Miles, who disappeared last month. Her car was recovered, driven by a man with stolen plates.

Katy's LGBTQ community celebrates Pride, highlighting solidarity against Katy ISD policies that limit gender identity expression, with festivities including live music, a Kids Zone, and food trucks at the First Christian Church.

Two individuals, Quentin Domino and Isaiah Freeman, were arrested for attempted auto theft and evading arrest in the 14100 block of Will Clayton Parkway, after a chase by deputies.

Authorities discovered numerous dead animals at a San Leon property, sparking an animal cruelty investigation involving the Galveston County Sheriff's Office and Houston SPCA.

A man was fatally shot in his Houston apartment, prompting a police investigation. Two others present at the time fled and are sought by authorities. The victim's roommate, who called the police, did not witness the shooting.

Governor Abbott urges Texans to prepare for Tropical Storm Francine, comparing it to Hurricane Beryl, and stresses vigilance, especially along the coast. He scrutinizes utility companies like CenterPoint Energy for readiness to handle outages.

The Polaris Dawn mission, led by SpaceX and funded by Jared Isaacman, successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center for a five-day orbit with aims to conduct a commercial spacewalk and reach a high apogee.

HISD faces criticism for the high number of uncertified teachers, risking the quality of education, with diverse backgrounds like former fast food workers now teaching.